HPD Research Day | February 16, 2018

54 Atrium – Poster 49 12:15-1:15 p.m. Assessing Skin Water of Upper and Lower Extremities via Tissue Dielectric Constant (TDC): Suitability of Single vs. Multiple Measurements Alexander T. Mikulka, BS, MBS student, College of Medical Sciences, Nova Southeastern University Don Woody, College of Medical Sciences, Nova Southeastern University Harvey N. Mayrovitz, Ph.D., Professor, College of Medical Sciences, Nova Southeastern University Objective. To determine differences in absolute and relative TDC values based on one measurement per anatomical site versus averaging duplicate or triplicate TDC values. Background. TDC measurements are used to estimate skin water content changes in breast cancer and lower extremity lymphedema. Most prior studies used triplicate averages at each anatomical site because the suitability of single measurements was unknown. If the accuracy of one measurement was adequate then much clinical measurement time could be saved. Methods. Females (n=25) and males (n=25) participated. Average group age (mean ± SD, N=50) was 30.6±13.4 (range, 18 to 70 years). Triplicate TDC measurements were made bilaterally at five anatomical sites representative of lymphedema development areas; anterior forearm, hand palm, lateral calf, medial calf and foot dorsum. TDC values obtained with single measurements were compared to duplicate and triplicate averages at each site (N=100). TDC dominant-to- nondominant side ratios (N =50) were also compared. Results. Triplicate average TDC values for forearm, hand, lateral calf, medial calf and foot were respectively, 31.1±4.4, 42.7±8.2, 40.1±6.7, 34.4±5.3 and 31.6±5.3. The average percentage difference between these triplicate values and those obtained with a single measurement was less than 0.75% at all sites with a maximum SD of 4.7% at the medial calf and a minimum of 2.2% at the forearm. Dominant-to-nondominant side TDC ratios using triplicate values were respectively 1.013±0.090, 1.019±0.112, 1.019±0.163, 1.052±0.134 and 1.029±0.108. Ratios using single values differed by at most 1.5%. Conclusions. Use single TDC values if a deviation from triplicate averages of ±5% is acceptable. Atrium – Poster 50 12:15-1:15 p.m. Evaluating Barriers During Pharmacy-Led Transition of Care (TOC) to Patients in the Nova Southeastern University (NSU) Adherence Outreach, Transitions of Care and Medication Therapy Management (ATM) Center Judith Misas, P4, College of Pharmacy, Nova Southeastern University Claudia Nunez Chiang, College of Pharmacy, Nova Southeastern University Moiz Siddiqui, College of Pharmacy, Nova Southeastern University Yesenia Prados, PharmD, College of Pharmacy, Nova Southeastern University Objective. To evaluate barriers in pharmacist-led TOC. Background. Prior studies have shown barriers that impede pharmacists’ role in TOC; however this data is limited in the outpatient setting. This is especially evident when it comes to pharmacist-physician interaction and patient acceptance. A previous study demonstrated that overcoming these obstacles can decrease readmissions and medication errors, while improving the patient's understanding of their medications. Methods. A retrospective observational study will be completed to evaluate TOC calls performed by pharmacy interns at the ATM Center using REDCap. The ATM center is notified by the physician of a patient discharge. The pharmacy intern calls the patient to perform a medication reconciliation, provide active patient counseling, a clinical medication review and confirm a scheduled follow up appointment with their primary care doctor. The call is documented within REDCap and if an intervention is made, the recommendation is documented in the patient’s electronic medical record and assigned to the physician. Results. Pending data collection and conclusion. Atrium – Poster 51 12:15-1:15 p.m. Student Experience with a Co-Curricular Program Design to Enhance Personal and Professional Growth Rochelle Nappi, Ed.D., Assistant Dean of Operations, College of Pharmacy, Nova Southeastern University Graciela M. Armayor, PharmD, MS, BCPS, College of Pharmacy, Nova Southeastern University Robb McGory, PharmD, Associate Dean, College of Pharmacy, Nova Southeastern University